Valentines Mini Felted Clutch Purse

I have made 2 more of my Mini Felted Clutch Purses for Valentines Day. For the pink one I used Lion Wool and 2 different size hooks so the top at the handles would flair outward. It measures 6 1/4" from handles to bottom and the width is 11 1/2". The second purse was made from Classic Merino in Rosewood-a variegated yarn I thought looked pretty in the store but I really don't like it after making the purse. I experimented and made this one deeper-very easy just added 10 rows. Maybe I will embellish this one and will like it better. My stepdaughter says its cool-looks like pink and purple camo to her. In my opinion I think the Lion Wool felted the best out of the two yarns and I will use this for these purses from now on. I am considering submitting my pattern for publication to several places-we'll see what happerns.

Felted Mini Clutch Purse

This is the perfect size for a wallet, keys and lipstick or compact-great when a big bag is too much. This is felted with Patons Felt It in Adobe. I think I will make a few more in different colors. A rose colored one with a felted heart would be perfect for Valentines Day.

Blue Fun Fur Scarf

This is a jazzed up version of a simple double crochet skinny scarf made extra long. It has an edging of fun fur to match the purse I made her for Christmas. Super easy and she really likes it.

Suede Fat Bottom Purse

This pattern is from another one from Debbie Stoller's "Happy Hooker" book. I used Lion Suede yarn in taupe crocheting with an I hook and the accessories came from Joann's-the flower is a pin so I can remove it and change to another color or flower if I like. The pictures don't do the ribbon justice-it is brown velvet and matches the flower. I like the idea I can switch the ribbon and flower-makes it a year round bag in whatever color palette I choose for the accessories.

Quick Weekend Crocheting

These are some quick fingerless mitts I made from Carons Simply Soft for my stepdaughter to go with her Fun Fur Purse. They are so quick and easy-the next ones she wants black with fun fur.

My Funky Little Black Purse

This is the first purse I ever designed myself. I call it My Funky Little Black Purse and I used Homespun yarn and 1 strand of an eyelash fur I picked up at my local Big Lots (it's going out of business and I got it for 80 cents). I used an I hook for nice tight stitching because I hate to sew linings. The button is for decoration only-I sewed a snap on the inside. I crocheted 2 side loops and made a chain from one side loop to the other and then slip stitched back over to make a nice thickness-I did used 2 strands of the Homespun for the strap. Homespun is not my favorite yarn to crochet with but I had this leftover from my dog's sweater I made her. I really like this!